Orthopedic Surgeon
About the role
Full-time, hospital-employed General Orthopedic Surgery opportunity with Twin County Orthopedics in Galax, Virginia. Solo practice opportunity; sports medicine interests welcome alongside a general orthopedic surgery focus. Monday–Friday schedule with dedicated OR block time and flexibility to expand surgical days as volume grows. Established clinic support includes an LPN, X-ray technologist, and front-office staff. 10 days of call per month required, with additional compensation for extra call. Seeking a community-focused surgeon interested in growing the practice; visa candidates welcome.
Responsibilities
- Provide general orthopedic surgical care (sports medicine interests welcome)
- Maintain Monday–Friday clinic schedule with dedicated OR block time
- Expand surgical days as practice volume grows
- Participate in call coverage (10 days per month required)
- Grow and develop the orthopedic practice within the community
Qualifications
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery
- Interest in general orthopedics with optional sports medicine focus
- Community-oriented mindset with desire to build practice
- Visa candidates welcome (J-1, H-1B, etc.)
Benefits
- Base salary + wRVU production incentive
- CME allowance
- Sign-on bonus
- Student Loan Assistance with free consultation via Navigate Student Loans
- Relocation allowance
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Health benefits + Retirement plan
- Marketing and practice growth assistance
About the hospital
Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) is a 141-bed Duke Lifepoint affiliated hospital, part of Lifepoint Health — a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities nationwide. TCRH is designated a rural facility serving a medical population of approximately 60,000 within a 100-mile radius, offering acute care, ambulatory care, and emergency services.
About the community
Galax, Virginia sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with four mild seasons — an outdoor hobbyist mecca. Trail systems, rock climbing, and river sport access are available right from town. Year-round festivals with deep roots in the music scene. Small-town charm with city perks: 60 minutes to Winston-Salem, 90 minutes to Roanoke.